Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,785 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lufkin, Texas.

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) Nurse, located in a rural hospital setting, provides critical care to patients with conditions such as congestive heart failure, diabetes, pneumonia, and chronic kidney disease. The role involves delivering high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment that relies heavily on travel professionals to maintain staffing levels.

Job Details:

• Shift Time: Days


• Shift Hours: 12


• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36


• Required Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS, at least 18 months of recent Medical Surgical with Telemetry experience, great communication, and time management skills.


• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, scheduling by the manager, based on facility needs.


• Additional Information:
  
  
  
  • Must be able to read strips, as RNs monitor patients and interpret telemetry strips.
  
  
  • Responsible for managing Cpap, Bipap, and high-flow patients.
  
  
  • Will float to all Medical/Surgical units and possibly to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) to care for Telemetry holds prior to transfer.
  
  
  • Department orientation includes two shadow/orientation shifts.
  
  
  • Transition to Electronic Patient Health Record (EPIC) system scheduled for October 30, 2026.
  
  
  • Response to facility needs includes occasional float to other units, and the role includes on-call or standby as required by the facility.
  
  
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
  
  
  
  

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance


• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage


• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage


• Competitive salaries


• Referral bonuses


• Travel reimbursement


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Direct deposit/free checking


• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1324730. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus